60 episodes
Forever Ago Brains On! Universe
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4.5 • 4.7K Ratings
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Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Terrific Toilets: how humans solved the potty problem
It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but these porcelain thrones are nothing short of marvelous. In this episode, Joy and co-host Caleb find out how bathrooms and sewers helped civilizations grow. Plus they take a pit stop in ancient Rome where public restrooms were very public. And they learn about a privy fit for a literal queen. Enjoy and remember to wash your hands when you’re done!This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.PRX - Check out new episodes of PRX's Jamming on the Job wherever you get your podcasts.
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How guide dogs came to lead the way
Dogs have served as human’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve also been trained to do some pretty cool jobs! In today’s episode, Joy and cohost Oliver learn all about the history of guide dogs. These are canine companions that are trained to help guide people who are blind or have vision loss. They’ll also meet 16 year old Ella Shea and her guide dog Pico! Plus, we’ll hear one of your invention mentions, and play a brand new edition of First Things First!Resources:To learn more about guide dog schools, visit https://www.igdf.org.uk/This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios- Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Rock, Paper Scissors
It’s a Forever Ago face-off! Joy has turned the garage at HQ into a boxing arena and has brought in Molly Bloom and Nico Gonzalez Wisler for a rock, paper, scissors showdown! Grab your smarty pass to witness the raw power of rock, paper, scissors!
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Where did the Fortune Cookie come from?
When most of us think of fortune cookies, we think of those little folded cookies that come with Chinese food. But did you know that fortune cookies aren’t from China? So where did they come from? And why do we think of them as Chinese? Join Joy and co-host Harlem as they find answers and trace the cookie’s journey. We’ll also hear from journalist Jennifer 8. Lee who wrote an entire book all about fortune cookies, plus a brand new First Things First!Featured expert: Jennifer 8. Lee is a journalist, film producer, and author. She wrote an entire book about the history of fortune cookies called The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. Lee also produced a documentary about the origins of General Tso’s Chicken. To learn more, check out her website.Resources: To learn more about the internment of Japanese Americans, check out the graphic novel Displacement by Kiku Hughes.This episode was sponsored by:Walt Disney Studios- Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.
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Forever Ago is Back May 15!
Hey Forever Ago Friends!! Ready for more Forever Ago FUN?! Well you’re in luck— Forever Ago is back with a brand new season May 15th! Tune in to learn all about how wheelchair basketball was invented, why we eat popcorn at the movies, and what humans did with their doo before modern toilets!
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Instrumental Enigma
Forever Ago host Joy Dolo has a brand-new game she’s calling Instrumental Enigma. It sounds like a lot of fun! Emphasis on sounds! Grab your Smarty Pass to hear what producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie think of the new game and all of its interesting sounds!
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they did one on peepee poopoo toilet ahahahahaah.
(I’m a 12 year old girl and I still think this is funny. I need help.)
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I support the haters. This is baaaddd. Keep it up, haters! God loves you! - Echo
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Not good. They act as though black people are still oppressed, and while that can be true, it’s not raging racism. They make me feel like I’m evil because I’m not black. And while I don’t hate pride at all, it’s not something people should make a podcast episode about, especially without a warning for the parents.
To Athena the Cat- oh my gosh thank you it means a lot to read that. I have some $uicidal thoughts sometimes and idk but I really needed to read that right now thank you I know we disagree about a lot but thank you it brings me a lot of hope to know people still have the ability to love people they don’t agree with. I’m glad there are others. <3 so much love for you, hope if your hurting it stops, you are such an inspiration. Also what pronouns do you use? I want to make sure I’m using the right one <3
To-CPGarc- Hey! I appreciate your apology and I hope I wasn’t rude. If you don’t mind saying, what are you and what do you identify as? I want to make sure I’m using the right pronouns like I’m asking with Athena. Love you <3
As always y’all make a difference. Love y’all!- Bee <3
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